FATAL CRASH
A 47-year-old Lancaster man was killed in a crash in Circleville Wednesday afternoon. According to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, around 5:00 pm, Jason Hoffman was traveling east on Commercial Point Road near Anderson Road, when he drove off the roadway and struck a tree. Hoffman was transported Grant Medical Center where he later died. The crash remains under investigation.
LEAD HAZARD CONTROL GRANT
There's good news for Newark residents who may have lead in their home.
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Mark Mauter, Community and Economic Development Director, said the grant will allow them to help residents develop a plan on how to identify lead hazards in their home and how to deal with them.
LCHD PROVIDES IMMUNIZATIONS
Back to school is just around the corner and that means it’s time to plan for your child's immunizations. The Licking County Health Department's Mobile Clinic will be out and and about making stops across the county to administer immunizations. For more information visit the Licking county Health Department Facebook page.
TRAINING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
Ohio State University is in the final stages of becoming an FAA-certified Collegiate Training Initiative program to help train new air traffic controllers. Melanie Dickman, a lecturer at OSU’s Center for Aviation Studies, says the goal is to create more pathways into the profession and ease the strain on the system.
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The FAA Academy in Oklahoma City is currently the sole training site for most new controllers.
IN NEED OF BLOOD DONORS
With the hustle and bustle of back to school, and the end of summer – the Red Cross is reminding all of us of the importance of donating blood and platelets. Donors of all blood types – especially those with type O positive or B negative blood – are asked to make an appointment now to ensure an ample supply is available to those in need. To schedule a donation visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800 RED CROSS.
FARMERS MARKET
It's Friday so that means the Farmers Market at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark will be open for business from 4:00-7:00 pm. Dozens of vendors will be on hand and there will be live music as well. For a list of vendors visit the Canal Market District Facebook page.